The Elementary Vocal Jazz Group provided the Forest City Regional School Board, Administrative Staff, and all in attendance a beautifully orchestrated two-song performance, opening the School Board meeting after the Pledge of Allegiance on March 14, 2016.  Ms. Yuravich, the music teacher informed everyone that FCRSD is the only school in the state that has an elementary Jazz Chorus, and for a school that size it’s very impressive.

Principal Peter Jordan presented awards to the two outstanding seniors who were chosen to receive the award this month.  Adam Kowaleski was chosen for numerous achievements; one achievement was Adam served as captain of the Golf team which won the league and district championships.  Julia Bailey also has numerous achievements; serving as President of the Spanish Club, Treasurer of National Honor Society, Historian of Future Business Leaders of America, and Treasurer of Envirothon to mention a few.

Acting Elementary Principal Mrs. Dennebaum presented the Super Sixth Grader Award to Kristen Rocuba.  Kristen was recognized for numerous achievements and also for doing an exemplary job balancing academics, athletics and community service.  She is on the distinguished honor roll, and will be representing the Forest City District at the NEIU reading competition this spring.

School Board President Mary Emmett stated Paul Walker, Clerk of the Works for the building project, was in attendance to provide an update on the progress of the project.  Ms. Emmett expressed the fact that Mr. Walker has been working very hard on the project.

Mr. Walker thanked the board and the administration; he stated his children, and his grandchildren attended the Forest City School District.  He said his duty is to try and reduce change work orders, since they can amount to huge numbers of monetary value to the project.  Mr. Walker has been working with the administration and the staff to identify missed items, which amounted to over one hundred, and they were submitted to the architect.  The architect will make the changes and send a new document to Mr. Walker to inspect.

The project documents are ninety percent completed and they should be receiving the final documents soon, Mr. Walker said. He said the work is scheduled to begin June 2016, and be completed August 2017.  The construction will be conducted in phases.

The proposed phases start with 1A – August 2016, which includes a new third grade room, renovations to the high school cafeteria, elementary art / life skills room, STI office, high school classrooms, fitness/weight room, gym storage, industrial arts shop, and business classrooms.  Phase 1B – December 2016: the locker areas.

Phase 1C – June of 2017: the band room, chorus room, high school library, and high school office area.

Phase 2 – August 2017: elementary library, elementary office, various classrooms, school store, high school library, elementary large group instructional room, and high school gym.  Once the project begins, Mr. Walker said he turns into a Quality Control person overseeing the contractors, and the materials they use.

One of the members of the audience had several questions which Board President Mrs. Emmett, Superintendent Dr. Jessica Aquilina and School Board members responded to.

The Single Audit Report, which was completed by Rainey & Rainey CPA ending fiscal year June 30, 2015, came back with no findings.

The School Board adopted a contract with UGI Energy Services to purchase natural gas through June 30, 2019, and electricity through December 31, 2019.

During the Superintendent’s report, Dr. Aquilina said she received word from the PA Department of Education that Forest City ranked third, and she would like to offer congratulations to Principal Jordan, the staff and students.

The next school board meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2016, at 7:30 pm.

The State has no final budget for this year. It has little prospect of reaching an amicable budget for FY-2017. SCSD has no contract with the Union. Teaching staff has been without a contract since June 30, 2015. Prospects for agreement on a new contract remain uncertain. Pension (PSERS) costs will definitely increase, until or unless the State legislates reforms. Pension costs are certain to escalate from 25.84% of salary expense to 30.03% in the next fiscal year, even while local revenues remain essentially level.

 Susquehanna Community School District passed its budget on time and in accord with state law last year, and it has every expectation of doing so again this year.  But the District, like most others in the state, is caught in a vice. State aid is a complete mystery; and when dollars are released these days, it is only with irregularity. Local revenue through school property taxes cannot fill the gap left by the state. Meanwhile, pension and health costs are skyrocketing. The pension crisis has been 15 years in the making, but no one at the state level can agree how to solve the problem. The only option left to the local school district is to attempt cost containment within their limited area of authority. Infrastructure cost containment is one function of the local school board; the other side of cost containment is labor costs, i.e., union contracts.

There have been no meeting of the minds between the District and Union (SCEA) on a new contract, but some details are known as to what the District is offering the Union.  Since Wednesday, March 9, the District has posted its most recent offer to the Union at the school district’s website: http://www.scschools.org/. Here are some highlights of the offer made public by the District:

• The contract would be retroactive to July 1, 2015 and run through June 30, 2020.
• The contract would provide for a 3% increase in regular salaries, cumulatively computed on each year’s base salary with increase.
• The contract would provide an Extracurricular Salary increase of 3% per year.
• The contract would provide a detailed revision of PPO Health Care Cost Containment provisions, including limited grand-fathering, but reflecting an increased cost shift to those accessing health care benefits.
• A related link at the site offers a comparison of SCSD’s 2014/2015 instructional staff salary/benefit package as compared to past benchmark years; as compared to median household income in Susquehanna County (2013); and as compared to other county school districts.
• Also at the link is a comparison of selected district revenue and expense from 2009-10 and the most recent figures so that meaningful trend lines can be evaluated relative to personnel costs, state reimbursements, retiree healthcare costs, and pension expenses.

Collective bargaining negotiations are slated to continue later this month. The school board is mandated by law to pass its 2016-17 budget by June 30, 2016. For the sake of planning purposes the Administration is using figures related to the board’s most recent contract offer to budget for 2016-17.

For their March 16, 2016 Susquehanna Community School Board meeting, Directors gathered at the high school’s cafeteria. President Steven Stanford presided, with board members Lori Canfield, Evelyn Cottrell, Ashley Depew, Jamie Koziol, Martha Stanford, and Clay Weaver present. Also present were Superintendent Bronson Stone, Special Education Director Joni Miller, High School Principal Carmella Bullick, and Business Manager Gary Kiernan. In the audience were Union President Kathleen Hinkley and a dozen of her membership.

As their first agenda item under new business, school directors approved next year’s school calendar. The school year opens with three consecutive 4-day weeks for students. It provides for days off on Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Break (23-28 November), Winter Break/New Year’s Day (23 December - 2 January), Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Spring Break (13-17 April), and Memorial Day. The school year is projected to wrap up on May 30, 2017, and senior graduation is slated for June 10, 2017.  Should no snow days have to be added to the end of the school year, students will find this to be their earliest finish in many years.

The board also approved “granting the Business Office permission to create specifications and seek competitive bids for the recoating of the elementary school roof.” The merits of this project had been discussed at two previous work sessions. According to Kevin Price, District Facilities Manager, all available information indicates that the roof likely can be recoated under terms of a twenty-year warranty and the recoating would preserve the roof’s high “R” value (insulation factor). The more costly alternative would have required a roof tear-off and would have also reduced the roof’s “R” value. Currently, the Business Office is budgeting approximately $820,000 for the roof recoating project.

High School Principal Bullick introduced two students, Miranda Rhone and Kaitlin Gow, who were selected for “Senior Recognition” for the month of March. Both young ladies made a poised presentation to the School Board concerning their educational experience at SCHS. Congratulations and best wishes to both students for future successes.

After adjournment at 7:33 p.m., Mr. Kiernan served up slices of two cakes. Meeting attendees had a choice of carrot cake, strawberry cake, or both. While the cake price was right--free--not all could afford the calorie count, so moderation marked the mood of many.

April’s monthly meeting is scheduled for the third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., at the high school cafeteria.

The Beta Rho Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its March meeting in Montrose at the Center for Anti-Slavery Studies (CASS).  The chapter membership is composed of women educators from Bradford, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.  Co-president Jeanette Saulo conducted the business meeting which included the confirming of the Grant-in-Aide of $200.00 to be awarded to Maura Warner, a student at Keystone College studying elementary PK-4 and special education.  Her mother, Gretchen, is a chapter member.  The next step of the Strategic Action Planning (SAP) was introduced, reviewed and worked on in groups led by Cindy Reynolds and Lansdale Shaffmaster. As a community project, the chapter will support the Summer Lunch Box Program (SLP) in Hop Bottom by collecting and donating pasta sauce and spaghetti at the May meeting.  Committee reports were given and plans for upcoming events were discussed.

Immediately following the business meeting, member Cindy Wooden who is also secretary of The Center for Anti-Slavery Studies (CASS), presented a program on the history of the organization and the building where the meeting was held.  She explained that the purpose of the group is to help in bringing history alive, particularly that of NE Pennsylvania involving freedom-seekers of the 1800’s and those who gave assistance during those difficult times. The building is 200 years old and celebratory programs are planned.  The building housed the first bank in Susquehanna County, called the Silver Lake Bank, in 1816-1817.  From the initial owner, Dr. Robert H. Rose, to CASS organization’s purchase of the old bank in 2000, the building transitioned through nine owners and was recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.  Cindy gave an interesting overview of the structure and the owners throughout history. A great deal of time and money has been invested to refurbish the center to the point where the main floor is complete for a variety of 200th anniversary events. The center is a marvelous historic museum which contains lovely artifacts and exhibits which tell the story of CASS and that of the fugitives who found safe haven in Susquehanna County.  On display is a unique glass quilt crafted by and presented to the Center by the Glass Guild of Northeast Pennsylvania.

Pictured (L-R) are: Beta Rho Chapter members recently participated in discussion groups at their March meeting to prepare their Strategic Action Plan.  Seated clockwise from the bottom left are Barbara Kelly, Lois Frantz, Cindy Wooden, Rebecca Place, and Catherine Escandel.  Standing is Mary Ann Cunningham.

Following Cindy’s informative talk, the Celebration of Life ceremony was held in memory of chapter members Eleanor Churchill, Inez Lynes, and Jayne Manzer who passed away during the past year. Conducting the very touching ceremony was Dr. Nancy Simon, second vice-president, and her committee members Sheri Wolfe, Rachael Gilleran and Meghan Gilleran.  Personal tributes were given by chapter members who knew the sisters being remembered.  Pat Arnold reflected on her first day of teaching first grade when Eleanor Churchill, a seasoned teacher, took her under her wing and mentored her for many years.  Rebecca Place shared stories about Inez and the many community activities in which she was involved.  Inez’s daughter Chris Wiswell attended the service for her mother.  Jeanette Saulo lovingly paid tribute to Jayne Manzer which included a comment of how the church was brightened with all vibrant spring colors which those in attendance wore during her funeral.  Jayne’s favorite color was purple and that was predominant among those in attendance.

Members were encouraged to attend the Alpha Alpha State Conference in State College in June; the state Leadership Conference on April 22-23rd  in Altoona; the International Convention which is in Nashville July 5th to 9th; and the Purposeful Seminar to be held in Pittsburgh September 22-24th.  The next chapter meeting will be held at The First Presbyterian Church in Montrose on Saturday, May 7th with the business meeting beginning at 10:00 AM.  The program for the meeting will be the installation of the new officers for the 2016-2018 biennium which includes Dr. Nancy Simon, president; Ann Gay, first vice president; Pat Carpenter, second vice president; and corresponding secretary, Kathy Fuller.  Recording secretary, Barbara Davis; and treasurer, Carol Davis are continuing in their present positions.

With Doug Phelps out sick, Conrad Owens took the chair at the March meeting of the Harford Township Supervisors on the 15th.  Following the routine preliminaries, he called on representatives of local fire companies, Pete Mecca of Hop Bottom and Chad Batzel of Harford, who requested support in the installation of a dry hydrant in Kingsley.

It seems the dry hydrant at Martin’s Creek near the cement plant was damaged and had been unusable for some time.  The fire companies now want to establish a new one nearby and need 3 permits.  The Supervisors had no objection to the work, and Mr. Owens pledged to work with Conservation District staff to get the permits approved as quickly as possible.

Once into the main part of the agenda, the Supervisors discussed some renovation of part of Orphan School Road using DSA (driving surface aggregate).  A quote from Barhite Excavating for $26,250 was above the threshold that would require soliciting bids.  So instead, the Supervisors decided to solicit bids for 3,800 tons of DSA for several road projects, and ask Barhite for a quote for simply applying the material, which requires special equipment.

The Supervisors went on to ask bids for 1,400 tons of black cinders, 41,000 gallons of calcium chloride (for dust control), 9,000 gallons of diesel fuel, and 2,500 gallons of gasoline.  Bids will be opened at the next scheduled meeting on April 19.  Then there was the pipe.

The Supervisors had received quotes for half-truckloads of various sizes of sluice pipe.  However, Roadmaster Jim Phelps said that a full truckload might be cheaper in the long run, and should supply the township for up to 2 years.  Quotes will be solicited from local suppliers for at least 180 feet of 30-inch pipe, 130 feet of 24-inch pipe, 220 feet of 18-inch pipe, and 280 feet of 15-inch pipe, in truckload amounts.  A decision will be made at the meeting on March 28 when bids will be opened from stone suppliers.

The Supervisors also accepted a quote from Frank Payne Excavating to make repairs on Pennay Hill Road for $5,000.  Another quote for similar work on Westcott Road was tabled for the time being.  These projects are part of a long-term program to renovate many of the more important roads in the township, most of the work contracted out and paid for from “impact fee” funds received as a result of natural gas exploration.

Mr. Owens then described an idea that would allow the township to more efficiently clean sluices, and maybe even some sewer-line clogs.  He would like to build a flushing system using some high-pressure hose and an aluminum “bullet” fabricated locally that, with the help of a pressure washer, could be used to clean out pipes so that the township would not have to call in contractors.

The Supervisors also signed agreements committing $45,000 for legal fees for a solicitor and bond counsel for the project to refurbish the township sewer system.  This large project – that could end up costing as much as $2 million – will require funding through the Rural Development agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  The legal services will support the loan process.

The Supervisors will meet on March 28 to open bids for stone.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2016.  All meetings are held in the Township office on Route 547 and begin at 7:00pm.

It wasn’t pretty. It had to be postponed a week to get a quorum. The make-up meeting started 45 minutes late. But Lanesboro finally “got’er done.”  Lanesboro Borough Council met from 7:45 to 8:25 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 at the Community Center. President Dan Boughton presided over the late-starting meeting, with Councilmen Dale Rockwell, David Glidden, and Tom Nitterour present. Also present was Mayor Maby and Police Chief Jim Smith. Councilman Jason Fissel and Secretary/Treasurer Gail Hanrahan were absent.

Council’s first order of business was to decide that it agreed with New Milford Borough Council’s position on gas royalties. Council voted unanimously to notify New Milford of its agreement to urge area state legislators to change state law so that borough residents might collect royalties for the gas extracted under boroughs via horizontal fracking from adjoining townships.

During the public comment period a borough resident presented her documentation to council concerning disputed payment of sewer billing. Council reviewed the documents, made copies, and promised to make adjustments as warranted.

Police Chief Smith presented the Police Report for the month of February. It showed 14 traffic stops with five citations and nine warnings issued for the following causes: Speeding Violations (4), Inspection Violations (4), Careless Driving (2), and Equipment Violations (4). More serious incidents included a case of disorderly conduct/harassment, with charges filed; prank texting, case closed; and theft, open case. Other police actions included serving sewer shut-off notices in the borough; two assists to Susquehanna PD, one involving a fight/disorderly conduct, and the second a missing-person case. However, the borough’s most memorable case from February was the rescue of a dog which fell through ice. “Rover” is doing fine.

Chief Smith also volunteered to represent the borough at a meeting to be hosted by District Attorney Robert Klein at Montrose High School on April 13, 2016.  The D.A.’s meeting, to which all boroughs and townships were invited to send a representative, is designed to discuss strategies in the fight against drug abuse throughout the county.

President Boughton presented the Parks & Recreation Report. The only news was a reminder of Barnes-Kasson Hospital’s planned Easter Egg Hunt at Luciana Park on Saturday, March 26. As the hunt was already approved at February’s meeting no action was required at this meeting.

Mayor Maby presented the Streets Committee Report. Wayco was the low bidder for the paving jobs to be completed on Side Avenue and Grand Street. Council approved a motion to accept Wayco’s bid, pending approval of all paperwork required by Susquehanna County Housing & Redevelopment Authority.  Work may proceed as soon as all the red-tape is completed. Mayor Maby also agreed to look into the price of street cleaning through Harmony Township’s road crew. Council agreed that the borough’s streets are in serious need of cleaning and a motion for completion of the job will be considered at the April meeting.

With regard to the borough’s sewer, Mayor Maby notified Council that although the borough was not in receipt of a bill from Tri-boro Sewer Authority, the borough would shortly be billed for repairs to one of the borough’s three grinders. Since the one grinder which is requiring repeated repairs is brand new and serves one residence exclusively, Mayor Maby suggested that ownership of the grinder should be transferred from the borough to the homeowner, which would cut out the borough as the middle-man in billing for repairs. The Mayor noted that a change in policy would bring Lanesboro in line with policies in Oakland and Susquehanna Depot, and make the responsible homeowner directly accountable to the Sewer Authority for repairs needed because of his own actions. Mayor Maby will explore the issue further with the borough’s Solicitor.

Concerning the borough’s Community Center, Council voted unanimous approval of a motion to make electrical repairs, not to exceed $1,000. Councilman Rockwell reported that the Center’s new smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector were installed, but he recommended procurement and installation of one combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector in the main room. Council concurred with his recommendation.

Council adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Next meeting is scheduled for the second Tuesday in April. Should the Court of Common Pleas agree with the borough’s petition at an April 1 hearing, council’s size will be reduced from seven to five. That change would allow Lanesboro to conduct meetings with as few as three councilmen present, as the quorum would drop from four to three.

Criminal Mischief:  Between February 28th and March 6th several gates and a trail camera were damaged on Svecz Road in Herrick.  The perpetrator(s) fled the scene, possibly on ATVs, traveling back and forth to the Herrick Lodge.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Theft:  On March 3rd a Road Work Ahead sign was taken from Williams Pond Road. 

Bank Robbery:  On March 9th at 3:10 pm the police were called to respond to a bank robbery at First National Bank in Clifford township.  A white male entered the bank wearing a knit cap, sunglasses, and a yellow bandanna.  The perpetrator demanded money and left the bank, going north on Airport road.  The unknown perpetrator is described as being 5'8” tall and a slender build.  He was wearing all black clothing at the time of the robbery.  Surveillance photos were to follow at the time of report.  No weapon was displayed.  Anyone with any information is asked to please contact the police.  A possible vehicle involved is described as being a reddish colored (between red and maroon) color, and an older model four door sedan. 

Recklessly Endangering Another Person:  On February 20th at 9:30 am unknown perpetrator(s) shot a BB gun at the vehicle of a victim in Liberty Township.  The vehicle was struck on the driver's side front and rear doors.  The vehicle was also struck in the windshield, on the passenger side.  The crime occurred at 9:30 am, but wasn't responded to until 5:30 pm. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Hit and Run:  On February 26th at 1:09 pm an unknown driver was turning onto Church Street in New Milford borough when his vehicle struck the rear of a vehicle driven by William Mercadante of Scranton.  Mercadante pulled to the berm on Church Street, and the offending vehicle sped off, traveling west on Sr 492.  Mercadante and two passengers were not injured. 

Harassment:  On March 9th at 8:08 am troopers responded to a fight at the Montrose High School.  An altercation occurred between two 15 year old males in the hallway of the school. The accused was cited for Assault Harassment through District Court 34-3-01. 

Crash:  On March 1st at 12:35 am John Justis of Binghamton was traveling north on Sr 167 in Silver Lake Township when, as his vehicle was traveling north just prior to a curve, deer entered into the roadway.  The driver attempted to avoid the deer and went off the roadway.  The vehicle lost control and struck multiple trees, prior to being flipped around and coming to a rest in the northbound lane of SR 167.  The driver was not on scene upon police arrival.  Bennett's Towing removed the vehicle from the scene.  Silver Lake Fire Department assisted on the scene. 

Identity Theft:  On February 22nd at noon, a perpetrator attempted to file the 2015 federal tax return of a Montrose woman, using the victim's name and social security information.  Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to please contact the police. 

Harassment:  On March 2nd two 13 year old male juveniles were involved in a physical altercation that occurred at the Montrose High School.

Burglary:  Between March 4th and 5th, one or more perpetrator(s) forced their way into a Jessup Township residence through a front door.  The perpetrator(s) proceeded to remove three small space heaters and miscellaneous lumber from within.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Crash:  On March 4th at 3:40 am Danielle Chilson of Owego was traveling southbound on Sr 858 in Little Meadows Borough an, while her vehicle was negotiating a right curve, it went through the curve and straight off of the east side of the roadway.  Once off the roadway, it rolled over onto its roof and came to a rest  on the east side of the roadway on its roof facing west.  The occupants were not injured in the crash,  and the vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. 

Scattering Rubbish:  Between March 1st and 2nd, a large bag of garbage was deposited along the property of  a New Milford man, along Highland Road.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Retail Theft:  On March 2nd at 5 pm an unknown female was observed to be concealing several items in her purse and fleeing the store.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police at (570) 465-3154. 

Crash:  On February 29th at 8:32 pm Kayla Valentine of Kingsley was traveling on Route 0167 when it traveled off the roadway and struck a tree.  The driver was not injured;  a seat belt was in use. 

Retail Theft:  On February 17th, at 3:27 am a black male removed a box of Pop Secret Pop Corn from the Harford Exxon.  The suspect then left in a blue vehicle, possibly a Charger or Challenger, in an unknown direction.  A gold in color vehicle was also waiting for the suspect outside.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Fire Investigation:  The police are investigating a fire that occurred in Liberty Township on February 28th at 2:00 am.  The fire was ruled arson in nature.  The fire was discovered by a neighbor.  No one has lived at the trailer for several months, and there was no power to the trailer.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Troop R Fire Marshal Unit at (570) 963-3156. 

Crash:  On February 27th at 1:40 am an unnamed driver was traveling on Kingsley Road towards Rt 11 in Lathrop Township when he or she attempted to negotiate a right curve with a tractor trailer, when the trailer could not make the curve.  The trailer then impacted the safety rail of the small bridge on Kingsley Road.  The driver related that he was coming from Tobyhanna and heading for Tunkhannock when his GPS took him to this road.  He related that he did not know where he was and came upon the curve, and that he thought he could make it. The driver related that he could no make the curve then and hit the side of the bridge.  Lathrop Township was notified by a copy of the driver exchange report for the damage to the bridge. 

Anyone having information on any of these incidents is asked to please contact the police at (570) 465-3154. 

The following is the February 2016 Police Report of the Silver Lake Township Police Department, as submitted.

Brush Fire: On 02/02/16 Silver Lake Township Police were dispatched for a brush fire that was located on Woodland Road. Silver Lake Fire Company arrived on scene and was able to put out the fire. Chief Timothy Burgh was the responding officer.

Assist other Agency: On 02/02/16 Silver Lake Township Police were requested to assist the Montrose Police Department with a disorderly person that was trespassing at a residence in Montrose Borough. Officer Levi Tiffany was the responding officer.

Trees Down: On 02/03/16 The Silver Lake Township Police were dispatched for trees down on The Quaker Lake Road near Patton Road. Upon arrival by police, traffic control was conducted while The Silver Lake Fire Company cut up the tree and removed it from the roadway. Chief Tipmothy Burgh was the responding officer.

Warrant Service: On 02/04/16 Silver Lake Township Police responded along with The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office to an incident in Silver Lake Township. Chief Timothy Burgh was the responding officer. This case is still active.

911 Hang Up: On 02/09/16 Silver Lake Township Police were dispatched for several 911 hang up calls that came from a residence located on State Line Road in Silver Lake Township. Upon arrival it was discovered that there was a problem with the phone line. Chief Timothy Burgh was the responding officer.

Alarm/Security: On 02/18/16 Silver Lake Township Police were dispatched to a residence located on the Brackney Hill Road for a security alarm. Upon arrival by police it was found to be a false alarm. Chief Timothy Burgh was the responding officer.

Silver Lake Township Police responded with The Silver Lake Fire Company or Silver Lake Ambulance a couple of times during the month of February.

Any information or questions for Silver Lake Township Police please call 570-278-6818 and leave a message or email us at silverlaketwppd@epix.net, all information will be held strictly confidential. You can look at the Silver Lake Township Website at www.silverlaketwp.org, to see all Silver Lake Townships' news, profiles, and resources, including the police reports. For all emergency calls or if you need an immediate police response, dial 911.